If you think you might enjoy exploring million-year-old limestone rock caves, then you must visit Lehman Caves in Great Basin National Park. These caves originated over 550 million years ago, at a time when most of Nevada and Utah were covered by shallow sea waters. To form the caves, what occurred in the sediments from …
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Did you ever think of growing your own fruit tree garden? Well, one man had this lifelong dream and he tirelessly persevered over many decades to make it happen, creating an enchanting “Underground Labyrinth” garden. Baldassare Forestiere, a Sicilian immigrant who migrated to America in 1901, after finding out that he would not inherit any …
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Is Nevada, and Las Vegas specifically, ready for the next toking step: recreational marijuana lounges? This is where millions of tourists travel each year, and where the largest marijuana-using populations are reportedly located. Although last year the Nevada Legislature approved cannabis consumption lounges, the actual timing of and laws governing marijuana lounges remain cloudy issues. …
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https://voyagesnearandfar.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/las_vegas_barrel_promo-1080p.mp4 A new adventure seems to be now that many people are heading to Lake Mead to see if they can “spelunk” and perhaps find something macabre. I can only imagine what Memorial Day will bring. Swimming, boating, diving or maybe just walking on water. lol “Honey, that’s not a slimy fish, that’s a …ahhh!” Waters …
Ever have that kicker of an idea, “Hey, let’s run away and get married?” And, no, I’m not talking about Las Vegas, where all is hush-hush secret. Rather, I’m talking about a travel adventure to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, a beach wedding, with the waves crashing behind you under the cool sun. The breeze blows …
Cars will reach upwards of 200 mph down Las Vegas Strip streets. And you as a viewer will be able to see a 360-degree view of the course. This is also a phenomenal economic growth opportunity for our city, businesses, as well as the strip casinos, especially during the Thanksgiving period, as our tourism numbers …
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Every year, on April 22, the world populace joins together to celebrate and aid collective efforts in environmental protection to preserve and save our precious planet. Earth Day (a.k.a., National Mother Earth Day) originated on April 22, 1970, in the United States. Today, the effort has blossomed exponentially. Billions of people, representing 193 countries, come …
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https://voyagesnearandfar.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/voyagesnearandfar-Happy-Easter.mp4 With the sky-high increase in gas prices, how are we “traveling bunnies” able to get away and economically enjoy our adventurous and well-deserved Easter break? I hope they do not think we can just “hop along our merrily way.” (Geeze, I’m tired just thinking about it. I thought this was a vacation! LOL)Most travel …
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Do you love taking adventurous road trips? I know I cannot wait until my next adventure! But how do you even consider taking a minimal road trip with the ridiculous current skyrocketing gas prices? Here are a few measures you can take now to help you get better gas mileage, and in the process, save …
Southern California is a favorite adventure and travel destination for many people. With the constant sunshine, food, surf, and fabulous beaches beyond compare, what else does one need? Many kids grow up on the beach and soon fall in love with surfing. But whether you like to hang ten and surf, or maybe just like …